Backup Power in
Home battery backup and standby generators for Norwood, our home town, on the Norwood Light system.
Get a Savant QuoteOur shop is at 83 Morse St, Unit 8H, in Norwood, so this is the town we can reach fastest. Norwood also has its own electric utility, which changes a few things about how a backup system gets connected.
Boston Backup Power is a division of Boston Automations in Norwood. We design and install RoseWater Energy systems, Savant Power and Generac and Kohler standby generators, and licensed electricians and gas fitters make the connections.
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Storms and outages in Norwood
In the October 27, 2021 nor'easter, a tree on Washington Street knocked out power at 5:43 a.m. Of the 1,298 customers affected, Norwood Light had 1,203 back by 7:04 a.m., with full restoration that night, while more than 331,000 were out across the state.
On June 28, 2020, 5.75 inches of rain fell in Norwood in an afternoon and evening. The Neponset rose quickly, water reached four feet in the basement of Norwood Hospital and knocked out its electricity, and at least 100 patients were evacuated. The town declared a state of emergency, and officials cited failing backup systems.
Who supplies the power
Norwood Light, the town's municipal utility, has operated since 1907 and is governed by the Select Board acting as the Board of Light Commissioners. Solar and battery interconnection goes to Norwood Light. Its outage line is 781-948-1100.
Which system fits a Norwood home?
We install all three, so we can recommend the one that suits the house and the budget.
RoseWater Energy
A Norwood house with a full technology package is close enough to our shop for a RoseWater design to start with a quick site visit. The HUB carries the house with zero transfer time.
Whole-home battery backup with zero transfer time and power conditioning, for large homes where nothing can blink. Most projects run $125,000 to $1,000,000.
Standby generator
A standby generator on natural gas covers a long outage on its own or behind a battery system. It replaces the portable generator and extension cords for good.
A Generac or Kohler standby generator on natural gas or propane that starts on its own when the power goes out. Most installs run $7,500 to $20,000.
Where the equipment goes in Norwood
The 2020 flood is the lesson for equipment placement in Norwood. Batteries, transfer switches and panels in a basement near the Neponset or a low spot can go under water fast, so we put them in a garage or on a higher floor where we can.
Norwood Light's preparedness page reminds customers that generators used during an outage must run outdoors. A standby generator is built for that, on a pad outside with the manufacturer's clearances.
How to start
For a RoseWater system, start with the Power Plan. For Savant Power, use the Savant quote form. For a standby generator, use the generator quote form. If you are not sure which one fits, use the contact form or call (781) 333-8003 and we will talk it through. We reply within one business day.
Questions about backup power in Norwood
You are in Norwood. Does that mean faster service?
You are in Norwood. Does that mean faster service?
Our shop is here, so site visits and service calls in Norwood are as close as they get. We reply to every inquiry within one business day.
Who approves a battery and solar hookup in Norwood?
Who approves a battery and solar hookup in Norwood?
Norwood Light, since it is the town's utility. We coordinate the application with you and your solar installer.
What does Savant Power cost for a Norwood house?
What does Savant Power cost for a Norwood house?
Savant Power Modules typically run $2,000 to $10,000, and Savant battery backup runs $10,000 to more than $100,000 depending on how much of the house you back up. We quote after a site visit.
Ready to plan backup power in Norwood?
Tell us about the house and what has to stay on. We visit, size the system and give you a written proposal. We reply within one business day.